For prospects seeking to rent many months in advance we are typically declining those and seeking to lease up as close as possible to the next available date so as to prevent potential gap periods that will be harder to lease. 

Get the easy stuff first - rent roll and lease end dates, any bills the landlord pays - common area maintenance, maybe water, sewer, taxes, and insurance.

• Recent Sales: Have any new, more relevant comparable sales occurred between the date of appraiser’s visit and now?

I would make sure they are both up-to-date on repairs and mechanicals before investing in a third asset that could have repairs come due all at the same time as your others.

I'm under LOI to acquire my first LIHTC property (107 units in semi-rural south Chicago suburb) and am moving fast and furious to get up to speed on all things LIHTC.  

What are some key determinants that establish the “Start” date for long term capital gains?  

The next steps are obtaining the Judgment, followed by setting a sale date.

Generally yes, 30 days from the date of which the agreement ended and was acknowledged to have ended by both parties.

I am new co-hosting and considering any programs or training to help speed things up and provide any key resources.

You want to get a countersigned contract now with a closing date in February to lock it up.